[musiclover2000]

Figured I’d let everyone know my project went quite well everything’s installed just need an alignment. The hardest part for me was removing the old bellows boots. I went with a hose clamp for installation of new boots the supplied zip tie just wasn’t working. I didn’t trust the supplied nylon lock nut applied blue thread locker.

[musiclover2000]

My parts arrived yesterday probably going for next weekend for the fix. I’ve heard people say to apply grease to the rack while everything’s off. There’s something on there now but not sure if its grease from the inner tie rod or not. Both boots are torn so not sure if there’s any grit in the grease. Maybe I should use some brake clean and clean everything and apply grease if you recommend it?

Thanks so much

[musiclover2000]

Thanks for the pic pictures always helpful. Do you happen to know if the nut on the inner rod is a common size on kia’s? Hoping its not some odd ball size and hard to find a place for tool rental. Just trying to be organized.

Thank you

[musiclover2000]

Thank you was just curious about other methods I’ve seen. I’ll just stick to Eric’s method.

[musiclover2000]

Thanks for the info

[musiclover2000]

It will be fixed this week. My question was more curiosity than anything. I guess any loose front end component will affect alignment, never knew that.

@Shanazon If by the steering box you mean the steering rack that was replaced about 1 year ago.

[musiclover2000]

It will be fixed this week. My question was more curiosity than anything. I guess any loose front end component will affect alignment, never knew that.

@Shanazon If by the steering box you mean the steering rack that was replaced about 1 year ago.

[musiclover2000]

Thanks Eric

[musiclover2000]

Thanks Eric

[musiclover2000]

Just an update.I found out it’s the battery it won’t hold a charge and to think O’Reilly’s told me that battery tested good.

[musiclover2000]

Just an update.I found out it’s the battery it won’t hold a charge and to think O’Reilly’s told me that battery tested good.

[musiclover2000]

thank you I’ll take a look at those. I can’t post codes. My code reader can’t link to the computer. I know the code reader works because it works fine on my other car

[musiclover2000]

thank you I’ll take a look at those. I can’t post codes. My code reader can’t link to the computer. I know the code reader works because it works fine on my other car

[musiclover2000]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMxPyLat06Y I found this video that shows exactly how to mount the plastic connectors. In the video he’s using a heat gun to soften the adhesive. If possible I’d prefer not to buy a heat guy for a one time use. (I will if needed)
Do you think a hair dryer would work to soften the adhesive just enough? I measured my dryer with a digital thermometer gets to 230 max. Thermal limiting switch drops it down to 200 it fluctuates back and forth when the nozzle is about 1 inch from the surface.

Thank you

[musiclover2000]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMxPyLat06Y I found this video that shows exactly how to mount the plastic connectors. In the video he’s using a heat gun to soften the adhesive. If possible I’d prefer not to buy a heat guy for a one time use. (I will if needed)
Do you think a hair dryer would work to soften the adhesive just enough? I measured my dryer with a digital thermometer gets to 230 max. Thermal limiting switch drops it down to 200 it fluctuates back and forth when the nozzle is about 1 inch from the surface.

Thank you

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